Kurenai 1

Kure-nai

Chapter 1


Page 1

*In the darkness of the city there is not much relief...
Centred around the popular novel now comes the Manga!!*
*Kure-nai*
*Original work: Katayama Kentarou
Author: Yamamoto Yamato
Script: Koyasu Hideaki
Composition of Continuity: Furuya Daisuke*

*High school student "mediator" Kurenai Shinkurou, advances!!*
*Chapter 1: Kurenai Shinkurou*



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[None]



Page 3

*I've been commuting between University and Tokyo for half a year now*

*Living day by day in itself is quite pleasant*
*When I entered into this circle it was the first time I got a boyfriend*

*That's...*

-Uuh..

*Why... Something like this...*
-Uuuh...
*... Sugihara Mariko-san?



Page 4

-Eh!?
SFX: Shocked
-Sorry to keep you waiting

-I'm the mediator that you asked for
-I'm Kurenai Shinkurou

-...
-I'm sorry, I bought some groceries so I got a little late...

-You're the...?



Page 5

*2 days earlier*

-The details you wanted, that girl personally requested for you to ensure her safety. In short, a bodyguard.

-At present that girl has a very persistent stalker
-The offender is Tabuchi Kaoru. The past 2 occurences are the same incidents and resulted in that woman's partner being left with serious injuries
*Seiryou Academy Senior High School 1st year Murakami Ginko*

-A hardcore criminal
-...Yeah

-If this is all the documents there are, then it's not a problem
-Thanks Ginko!

-Don't screw up, ok



Page 6

-Is it possible that you're worried about me?
-Well thats just like you, my childhood pal

-If you fail with the information I gave you, it will affect my good name
-Idiot

-Hm?

-...

-It's not time to play



Page 7

-O.. Ofcourse
-I didn't come to interfere with Shinkurou's work

-I brought writing homework on "Family's Work" so I'm gonna write it so I won't bother you...!
-Ok Ok I know

-Um... I apologise, this person is really noisy

-I'm not "this person"!
-Call me Kuhouin Murasaki, I have a name
*Kuhouin Murasaki (7 Years old)

-Kuhouin..?

-Did you say Kuhouin... that's a popular wealthy family name
-Eh



Page 8

-Ah no! I have absolutely nothing to do with the Kuhouin family!!
-She's just a normal commoner...

-No matter what she says, she's poor...
-What do you mean "nothing to do with"

-Shinkurou and I are engaged to be married...!!

-Mu?

-This kid from a while ago just asked to come to work with me so please understand!!
-Mu!
-Mu!
-And so sometimes she'll want to play around ok. So be friendly... Hahaha...

-...

-You...
-Yeah?
-Mu!



Page 9

-Are you really a mediator?

-You seem too young to me...
You're still a high school student...

-Eeh..
-I'm first year in high school

-I'm a first year student in primary school
-No, she didn't hear you
-... What is this

-Eh?

-A high-schooler... and a child as well...
-Are you stupid...!?



Page 10

-Do you know, I..?
-I liked you but I can't depend on you at all!!

-If only I could have relied on the police I wouldn't have come...!

-!

-Are you alright?

-Uuh



Page 11

-Uuuuuh...
-Eh umm... where does it hurt..?

-...
SFX: Muu

-!
-Hey, Murasaki?
SFX: Grab

-That's sly
SFX: Hold

-...
-What is it...



Page 12

*May Rain Villa*
SFX: Gachaa



Page 13

-I'm Home!!

-She said "I'm home"... you know this is the Kuhouin mansion

-...

-Don't worry, you'll be safe in this apartment

-This is the other side of the world. I know a little bit about what this place is

-Well then help yourself!
-Thanks for the trouble



Page 14

-Murasaki used to live here before, so there is work here
SFX: Gya

-It's kind of an ancient building and it's inconveniently big don't you think so...
-Sugihara-san, you can use this for a little while
SFX: Gya
SFX: Gachaa

-Kyaaa
-Shinkurou-kun is a perv!
SFX: Clothes ruffle

-...!!
-Ss.. Sorry!!
SFX: Close



Page 15

*Room 5*

-.. This is my room..
--Isn't it...
-...

SFX: Open

-Did you see? Just now Shinkurou-kun was all flustered. That's, when he opened the door his heart was beatin fast! It's his strategy to see a beautiful woman changing clothes, thats the whole idea!
-I see, so then Tamaki I need to keep learning

-Please don't come into my room and do as you please, Tamaki-san

-Would you like me to change my clothes too? Shinkurou-kun
-Right now, a very important guest has come here!
*Ignore*
*May Rain Villa Room 6 Resident Mutou Tamaki (University Student)*

-So those are the circumstances for now
-Circumstances?



Page 16

-Sugihara... Whaaa!

-Good day, kid
-No... or is it already "good evening"

*May Rain Villa Room 4 Resident Yamie (Enigmatic Resident)*

-Yamie-san, when did you...?
-Have you heard rumours about the saucepan party...

-But, you don't know do you... a boy living together with me, therefore

-Eh!? So then Yamie-san and I will be have a 3P every night!?
[Note: I don't know what 3P is, could be a threesome]
-It would seem so
-No way that would happen



Page 17

-What's a 3P?

-Ok Murasaki-chan, a 3P is...
SFX: Hahaha
SFX: grab
-Don't tell her



Page 18

-Cheeeers!

SFX: Guzzle
-...Tamaki-san, please drink the sake in moderation

-Here you go Murasaki, it's hot so be careful
-Ok!

-...
-Shinkurou's cooking is delicious, that's why I love it

-!

-Here you go, Mariko-san

-It's Mariko-san's welcome party so please eat as much as you want
-Ah...
-Ok...



Page 19

-Ah!! Shinkurou, you're such a flirt!!!
SFX: Grab

-Wait a sec Tamaki-sa...!! Uwaa you reek of sake!!
SFX: Thump
SFX: Bang

-Eat Shinkurou-kun!! Eat from the pot or I will eat you!!
-No you won't
-...

-If Tamaki doesn't then I will eat you Shinkurou!
-Hey you...

-No way Murasaki-chan!! Wait your turn!!
-Don't say "wait your turn!!"

-... Fufu [Note: Laughter]



Page 20

SFX: Snoring

-Ah, it's no use Shinkurou-kun... the bed
-Yeah yeah

SFX: Switch off

-Shinkurou
SFX: talking in sleep
-...

-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause any trouble...



Page 21

-Everyone's not bad people though...

-...
-This kind of... it's been a long time...

-Eh
-Everyone... became timid because of the stalker, thats why I've been detached from them...

-My school friends and...
-Everyone...

-That's why I got a little carried away
-It's been a long time... since I've spent some time around people

-Shinkurou-kun is really kind
-Even at noon, the time I cried, the whole time...



Page 22

-I was just a coward
-That's why even now...
-That's why...

-It's enough... Shinkurou-kun

-...
-Eh...!

-Shinkurou-kun... is such a good person...
-I will definitely... that kind of thing



Page 23

-Stalker?

-Are you serious? stalking you?
-Yeah... everyday I get strange letter...

-And also it seems like he's been spying on me in this room...
-...
That guy is unforgivable

-Ok, I'll protect you
-Really?
-You can be at ease now, I'm your boyfriend after all...
SFX: Thump

-Eh?



Page 24

SFX: Splash
SFX: Massive Impact

-No...!

-Noooooooo!!!
-Mariko-san!!

-I's my fault...!!



Page 25

-It's my fault that my boyfriend...!!!
-Everyone, was my fault

-I'm...!!
-I'm...!

-You're not a bad person at all

-So, stop apologizing and running away

-It's ok
-I will end everything



Page 26

-That's because it's my job

-!!!

-Don't underestimate Shinkurou

-Shinkurou is strong

-Shinkurou also helped me out
-Murasaki

-That's why... You too...



Page 27

SFX: Falls

-...

-I'm sorry, is it alright if Murasaki stays with you tonight?
-Eh? Ah sure

-Well then, I'm just outside ok
SFX: open

-If anything happens, please call for me
-Ah Umm

-...



Page 28

SFX: Chirp Chirp

SFX: Snoring

SFX: Open

-...
-Thank you Shinkurou



Page 29

-But it's no use

-I can't let a nice guy like you get involved in this mess

SFX: Step



Page 30

SFX: Breathing heavily

-What will I do now...
-Can't go to my parent's house, it's definitely being investigated

-!
SFX: Vroom



Page 31

-Nooooooo!!!
SFX: Vrooom

SFX: Vrooom



Page 32

SFX: Fall



Page 33

SFX: Bang

-Shinkurou...kun?

-No way...
-Why is Shinkurou-kun...

-That kind of thing...
-Again... this...



Page 34

-Why were you running?

-Even though I love you so much...

-The previous woman was like this too
-The woman before her as well, they all crushed my pure heart under their feet...

-Just as I thought, all women are idiots
[T/L Note: I really don't like this guy]



Page 35

SFX: Bang

-Apologize

-...Ah

-Apologize to me
SFX: Bang

SFX: Bash
-Apologize
Apologize
SFX: Bash
SFX: Bash
-Apologize

-So..
-Sor.. I'm sorry



Page 36

-Stop it

-...



Page 37

-...
-Shi...

-Who...
Are you?
SFX: Takes out knife

-How
-can you hurt people so easily



Page 38

*8 Years Ago

-...Early in the morning an incident occured, an explosion at the international airport from terrorists. This has already resulted in 200 casualties, names have yet to be given
-Even now, there is eagerness in rescue activity still continuing
-Still, there are those unaccounted for inside, several Japanese names have also been included...



Page 39

-Any survivors! Anyone alive!
-Call a helicopter!!

-It's a child!!
-Over here!! Hurry get over here!!
-A stretcher!!

*...*
*Mum...*

*Dad... where...*
*Big sister...*

*Don't let go of my hand...*
*Mum*



Page 40

*Is it possible that this could be hell*

-...
-Who are you...
*8 years ago ever since that incident*

-Did you hear me!!
*I lost everything*



Page 41

SFX: Stab
*That's why, by living alone I've wanted to become strong*

-!!

-I've already decided I will definitely not lose
*But in reality...*

-...
SFX: Grab
-Huh?



Page 42

-Because I don't want to lose anyone else

-...
-Shinkurou...kun...

-Wha...
-What's with you...

-Even though you're all beaten up, you're still able to stand?
-You've got guts...



Page 43

-Don't lose Shinkurou-kun!!!

-Me too...
-I'm not going to run away from this kind of guy

-So I will fight too!!

-Method of "Destroying the moon"

-!

-I've been trained in martial arts. Firstly, if your body is not firm and sturdy, it's no use



Page 44

-If I end up killing you, you cannot be revived and can't break down

SFX: Punch

-.. Hou...



Page 45

SFX: Kick



Page 46

SFX: Fall

-It's over



Page 47

-Aaand theeeen
[Note: For some reason reminded me of "Dude Where's My Car": Asian chick at the fast food takeaway lolz]

-Shinkurou defeated that guy
-He won't be able to do bad things ever again, coz he's working in a foreign country

-...Just as I thought, you'd write something like that wouldn't you? Murasaki
-Your teacher won't believe it, right

-What are you talking about
Shinkurou, didn't you think you did an amazing job

-But you know...
SFX: Door opens



Page 48

-Sorry to keep you waiting
SFX: Bang

-Ginko...
-Can't you be a little more courteous

-Then it's ok if you don't come
-Whoever comes to my place, just comes to eat so I can't depend on them

-Don't say that...

SFX: Chop
-And those injuries...



Page 49

-Just as I thought, it's just like you. A mediator, no mistake about it

-Ginko...

-Lolicon

-And then Ginko told Shinkurou about lolicon...
-Hey Murisaki!!

*This city. This darkness. Living, while struggling.*

-...

-Hey Shinkurou, what is lolicon?
...